On the ballot: U.S. House general elections where no candidate won in November, plus a special election for State Senate District 14 in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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Local election results for Saturday, October 2, 2010, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.
No one got a majority, so Rashelle Vandenborre (Democrat) and Darleen Pitre Asevedo (No party) went to a runoff.
Rashelle Vandenborre DemocratIn runoff
38.4%71 votes
Darleen Pitre Asevedo No partyIn runoff
33.5%62 votes
Louis Wineski III RepublicanDefeated
28.1%52 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Rashelle Vandenborre
Darleen Pitre Asevedo
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 153 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 32 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
185 votes cast; 9.5% of the 1,593 registered voters in the area turned out.
Member of School Board, District 7
Diana B. Dysart (Democrat) won with 84.3% of the vote.
Diana B. Dysart DemocratElected
84.3%387 votes
"Joe" Sherwood RepublicanDefeated
15.7%72 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Diana B. Dysart
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 372 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 87 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
459 votes cast; 18.9% of the 2,052 registered voters in the area turned out.
Courts and judges
Judge, Court of Appeal, 4th Circuit, 3rd District, Division A
Daniel L. Dysart (Democrat) won with 54.2% of the vote.
Daniel L. Dysart DemocratElected
54.2%3,213 votes
Jeanne Nunez Juneau DemocratDefeated
45.8%2,719 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Daniel L. Dysart
Jeanne Nunez Juneau
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 5,069 votes cast at the polls in 34 precincts. The 863 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
5,932 votes cast; 18.8% of the 27,328 registered voters in the area turned out.
Statewide and federal races in St. Bernard Parish
Lieutenant Governor
No one got a majority, so "Jay" Dardenne (Republican) and Caroline Fayard (Democrat) went to a runoff.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Bernard Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 19.3%, Caroline Fayard 15.8%, "Sammy" Kershaw 8.2%, Kevin Davis 38.4%.
"Jay" Dardenne RepublicanIn runoff
27.6%180,944 votes
Caroline Fayard DemocratIn runoff
24.3%159,507 votes
"Sammy" Kershaw RepublicanDefeated
19.2%126,166 votes
Kevin Davis RepublicanDefeated
7.9%51,542 votes
4 other candidates: 20.9% together
James "Jim" Crowley Democrat
7.9%
51,461
Roger Villere Republican
6.7%
44,096
"Butch" Gautreaux Democrat
3.9%
25,289
Melanie J. McKnight Republican
2.5%
16,411
By precinct in St. Bernard Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
"Jay" Dardenne
Caroline Fayard
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,848 votes cast at the polls in 34 precincts. The 837 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
655,416 votes cast; 21.1% of the 2,967,475 registered voters in the area turned out.
U.S. Representative, 3rd Congressional District-Republican Party
"Jeff" Landry (Republican) won with 65.1% of the vote.
This race covers 13 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Bernard Parish: "Jeff" Landry 55.9%, "Hunt" Downer 44.1%.
"Jeff" Landry RepublicanElected
65.1%19,657 votes
"Hunt" Downer RepublicanDefeated
34.9%10,549 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
"Jeff" Landry
"Hunt" Downer
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,104 votes cast at the polls in 34 precincts. The 235 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
30,206 votes cast; 34.2% of the 91,688 registered voters in the area turned out.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
Parishwide Proposition (Home Rule Charter Amendment Article IV, Section 4-05(b)) Summary: Amendment to Article IV, to amend Section 4-05(b) to provide for qualifications for the public works director of St. Bernard Parish Government, making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
PW HRC Amd.Art.IV Sec.4-05(b), PC - Art. IV, Sec. 4-05(b)
Passed: 74.9% voted yes and 25.1% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Article IV, Section 4-05(b) of the Home Rule Charter of the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana, be amended to read as follows: (b) The director of public works at the time of appointment shall be a professional engineer and have at least a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or structural engineering from an accredited college or university, and be a registered engineer in the State of Louisiana. The director shall have a minimum of five (5) years experience in public works in the areas of water, sewerage, drainage, and streets?
YesApproved
74.9%3,949 votes
No
25.1%1,326 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Over 65%
Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,457 votes cast at the polls in 34 precincts. The 818 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
5,275 votes cast; 18.8% of the 27,308 registered voters in the area turned out.
Parishwide Proposition (Home Rule Charter Amendment Article IV, Section 4-07) Summary: Amendment to Article IV, to amend Section 4-07 of the St. Bernard Parish Home Rule Charter to change the name of the department head to read "Fire Chief" and also change the qualifications of the department head to coincide with current state requirements; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
PW HRC Amd.Art.IV Sec.4-07, PC - Art. IV, Sec. 4-07
Passed: 75.6% voted yes and 24.4% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Article IV, Section 4-07 of the Home Rule Charter of the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana, be amended to read as follows: (a) The head of the department of fire shall be the St. Bernard Parish Fire Chief (hereinafter referred to as the fire chief). (b) The fire chief shall meet all the current requirements as set forth by the State of Louisiana for that position?
YesApproved
75.6%3,999 votes
No
24.4%1,289 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,470 votes cast at the polls in 34 precincts. The 818 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
5,288 votes cast; 18.8% of the 27,308 registered voters in the area turned out.
Parishwide Proposition (Home Rule Charter Amendment Article IV, Section 4-10(c)) Summary: Amendment to Article IV Sec. 4-10(c) of the St. Bernard Parish Home Rule Charter to modify the personnel board; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
PW HRC Amd.Art.IV Sec.4-10(c), PC - Art. IV, Sec. 4-10(c)
Passed: 69.6% voted yes and 30.4% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Article IV, Section 4-10(c) of the Home Rule Charter of the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana, be amended to read as follows: (c) A personnel board shall be appointed by the council as provided herein and shall consist of five (5) qualified electors of St. Bernard Parish who hold no public office or position on a parish board or commission. Two (2) members shall be appointed by the council. One (1) member shall be appointed by the council from a list of three (3) names submitted by the chancellor of Nunez Community College. One (1) member shall be appointed by the council from a list of three (3) names submitted by the chairperson of the St. Bernard Parish Chamber of Commerce. One (1) member shall be appointed by the council from a list of three (3) names submitted by the director of the St. Bernard Parish Economic Development Commission?
YesApproved
69.6%3,620 votes
No
30.4%1,578 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,391 votes cast at the polls in 34 precincts. The 807 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
5,198 votes cast; 18.8% of the 27,308 registered voters in the area turned out.
Constitutional amendments
Amendment 1
Convening Legis.even/odd num.yrs.
Passed: 62.6% voted for and 37.4% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Bernard Parish: For 67.6%, Against 32.4%.
What the ballot said
To move the convening of the legislature in annual regular session in even-numbered years to the second Monday in March and in odd-numbered years to the second Monday in April and to change the effective date of legislation enacted at such sessions to August first. (Amends Article III, Sections 2(A)(3)(a) and (4)(a) and 19)
ForApproved
62.6%370,471 votes
Against
37.4%221,218 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,449 votes cast at the polls in 34 precincts. The 809 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
591,689 votes cast; 21.1% of the 2,965,598 registered voters in the area turned out.
Amendment 2
Gov.Off.Hmland Sec.&Emerg.Prep.Unclassified
Passed: 51.9% voted for and 48.1% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Bernard Parish: For 60.3%, Against 39.7%.
What the ballot said
To provide that the director, deputy director and all employees of the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness shall be in the unclassified service of the state civil service. (Amends Article X, Sections 2(B)(11) and (12); adds Article X, Section 2 (B)(13))
ForApproved
51.9%306,106 votes
Against
48.1%283,185 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,434 votes cast at the polls in 34 precincts. The 810 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
589,291 votes cast; 21.1% of the 2,965,598 registered voters in the area turned out.
Turnout by precinct
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Share of registered voters in each precinct who voted at the polls on election day
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Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.